stuffed green peppers

 

I saw a stuffed pepper recipe on instagram that had ground turkey and decided to make a veggie version. 

Ingredients

1 green pepper, cut in half and seeded

1/4 cup cooked brown rice (I used Trader Joe's quick cooking rice)

1/4 cup diced tomatoes

1/4 cup chopped onion

handful of spinach

1/4 cup chopped white mushrooms (any will do)

1 morning star black bean burger, chopped up

shredded cheese

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Place halved peppers on parchment paper

2. Spray a pan with cooking spray,  medium heat. Saute all veggies except for spinach. Add black bean burger and add spinach last. (Spinach cooks quickly).
3. Season with your choice of seasoning. I used black pepper, sea salt, garlic powder and oregano. Add cooked rice and saute until all veggies are thoroughly cooked.
4. Stuff the peppers with the sauteed veggies & rice. Pack tightly with spoon.
5. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top (I used mexican cheese blend)
6. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 25 minutes.

You could also top with marinara sauce but it tastes amazing by itself. This was quick and easy to prepare.

 Happy cooking!

Kat